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A Finnish soldier during a manœuvre.

Video. Finland accelerates preparedness for war in all forms

Updated: 18/12/2024 - 11:55 GMT+1

Finnish commitment to defending their sovereignty from an imperialistic Russia has long been part of the Finnish psyche, and intrinsic to how the state is run. Since Putin's revanchist mindset materialised in the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Helsinki has moved to accelerate plans for defense.

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